Sugru Paracord Zipper Pulls

Introduction: Sugru Paracord Zipper Pulls

I made these zipper pulls for my son’s lunch bag using ½” electrical conduit, paracord, and sugru. The sugru was textured using poly netting. It’ll make for a good conversation piece during lunch.

Step 1: Machine the Conduit

To start I machined and sanded off the zinc coating.

Step 2: File and Drill

Next I marked out the rings for the zipper pulls and cut them with a pipe cutter. I filed off any sharp edges. I then marked and drilled 2 holes in each ring. That was followed up with a buffing wheel.

Step 3: Thread and Melt

I gutted some paracord and threaded it through the holes. After cutting the ends I melted them so they would no longer slip out.

Step 4: Texture the Sugru

To texture the sugru I used the mesh netting on the back of a jogging stroller. First I wet both the sugru and netting. I then pressed it in-between my fingers to set in the pattern. After sitting overnight it was ready to go.

You did a great a great job and they LOOK GREAT. Where can I get SUGRU I have never work with this product. What kind of lathe do you have and are you a machines by trade. I,m looking for a small metal lathe like 7x 12 what is a good one to start off with. I make custom pens for gifts and XMAS. And I never used a metal lathe. Thanks JERRY P.S. hope to see more of your work in the future.

I was skeptical of 'Sugru zipper pulls', until I saw your name. These are a very tidy and easily made piece, you've done your usual and pulled off something genius. I especially like the textured finish, it's quite something.